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Having ‘The Talk’ With Mom
My girlfriend and I recently had "the talk" with my mother. She is a strong-willed, fiercely independent single mother. I was raised to value the importance of acceptance, tolerance and most of all a social awareness. But even knowing her forward-thinking, liberal views, I had some fear that she would be disappointed.
Committed, In Sickness and in Health
When my partner, Tracey, and I decided on Valentine’s Day to formally recognize our commitment to each other this fall, little did we know what lay ahead of us.
Deeply Upset to Be an American Now
Growing up, all I heard in school was how we should never discriminate against another person. You’d get detention for calling someone a bad name. What is the difference with this?
Former spouse: Denial of protections is appalling
Just over a year ago, my then wife and I separated after 5.5 years of marriage. We made this decision for many reasons, as is generally the case when a marriage breaks up, but the biggest reason was that she had come out of the closet as a lesbian.
What a Difference Marriage Would Make
We have been together for 27 years and lived as anyone would -- worshipping, working and living in a heterosexual community. But we also have lived with a double standard.
Growing old together
The moment I met Patrick, I knew it was the beginning of a good thing. His smile and dancing blue eyes were a precursor to his gentle, loving and giving nature.